Chapter 2: A Golden Finger!?
This was an era of immortals, a grand epoch of cosmic strife and competition among countless races. Worlds, universes, dimensions, and planes collided and waged war within the Endless Void!
Arriving in this era, Wu Chi felt a surge of excitement, though he couldn't express it openly. He could only clench his fists tightly and wait silently.
Finally, the Guide finished reciting the "Prayer to Heaven."
The altar erupted with a dazzling light, transforming into wisps of mist that carried an ancient, profound aura, lifting Wu Chi into the air!
"Heaven's will is clear; humanity shall prosper eternally!"
The Guide shouted.
In the next moment, the mist transformed into strands of Dao essence, all of which surged into Wu Chi's body.
A faint, dreamlike glow emanated from him.
"This is..."
Wu Chi's eyes widened as he felt a profound change in his body a transformation at the level of life itself, affecting both his flesh and soul. It was mysterious and wondrous.
After what felt like an eternity, Wu Chi awoke.
He descended from the air and stood on the altar.
In his palm was a white orb.
The Lord's Heart!
"A Common-quality Lord's Heart!"
The Guide nodded calmly, his expression unchanging.
A Common-quality Lord's Heart was the most common outcome, nothing to be surprised about.
Wu Chi's face darkened his mind in turmoil.
The result was clear...
He was no prodigy, no underdog with hidden potential, nor did he have an old mentor guiding him. He was just an ordinary person among the masses, the most common of the common!
Years of anticipation had led to this cruel reality. Wu Chi's face turned pale, his arm stiffened, and his fingers clenched tightly.
Seeing Wu Chi's reaction, the Guide sighed softly and offered some consolation, "Don't be disheartened. History has seen Common Lords achieve immortality and godhood!"
"The Endless Void holds infinite possibilities. Perhaps the moment you arrive, you'll stumble upon the relics of immortals and gods, paving a smooth path for you!"
Hearing this, Wu Chi regained his composure and slowly calmed down.
After all, he had lived two lives. Unlike ordinary teenagers, he didn't collapse into despair or throw a tantrum.
"Thank you," Wu Chi said, cupping his hands in gratitude. Without further ado, he took the Lord's Heart and descended the Heavenly Staircase.
On the eighty-first step of the Heavenly Staircase, those waiting in line watched Wu Chi leave, their gazes varied.
But no one mocked him.
"Next!"
"Chen Hai!"
...
Returning home, Wu Chi collapsed onto the sofa, staring at the white Lord's Heart in his hand, a bitter smile on his lips.
"Of course, there aren't that many protagonists in the world. My parents are alive, I don't have a beautiful younger sister, and in sixteen years, I haven't discovered any 'golden finger.' Now, even the Lord's Heart I obtained is just a common one."
"Among the vast sea of humanity, I'm just a drop in the ocean."
Closing his eyes, Wu Chi pondered for a moment.
Suddenly, he opened his eyes, his pupils filled with ambition.
"But..."
"I must pull myself together!"
"The Endless Void, the myriad worlds, the countless races..."
"This is an exhilarating era, an era of great struggle!"
"I've been given a second life, which is already a great fortune. I shouldn't be too greedy."
"Moreover, having arrived in this era of infinite possibilities, where everyone can become a Lord, what's the point of living if I don't strive for greatness?"
"Powerful strength, eternal life, countless beauties, invincible influence, endless wealth!"
"I want it all!"
Wu Chi sat up, his earlier despondency gone.
Without hesitation, he grasped the Lord's Heart. With a single thought, the Lord's Heart erupted with a brilliant light, transforming into streams of radiance that surged into his body.
In the next moment,
A virtual information panel appeared in Wu Chi's mind!
...
[Lord]
[Descent]
...
[Lord] and were abilities granted by the Lord's Heart, allowing the owner to manage everything in an informationalized manner and control all affairs of the territory through the Lord's Heart.
As for [Descent], it was the gateway to the "Endless Void," the starting point of a Lord's endless journey!
"I'll have to collect my school rewards later. For now, let's check my attributes. My territory trait... I hope it's a good one."
Wu Chi sighed inwardly and opened.
...
Owner: Wu Chi.
Level: 1.
Area: 200 square meters.
Buildings: Small House (Level 1), Fence (Level 1).
Residents: 0.
Territory Trait: [Twice a Virgin].
...
Before descending into the Endless Void, all Lords started with the same basic territory attributes: an initial area of 200 square meters and two buildings.
What Wu Chi focused on was the territory trait.
"Twice a Virgin!? What the hell?"
Wu Chi's face darkened, feeling a mix of frustration and absurdity.
...
[Twice a Virgin]
Quality: Common.
Attribute: All female residents in the territory gain a +10% boost to all attributes.
Description: The lingering resentment of being a virgin in two lifetimes has given birth to this "unique" trait.
...
"???"
"Being a virgin is a problem now? This can even become a territory trait?"
Wu Chi felt like he was about to vomit blood.
He had often heard that territory traits could be bizarre and rarely repeated.
Among them, there were always some particularly strange ones.
One Lord's territory trait was "Poison in Excrement," where the feces of the territory's residents became highly toxic. That Lord became wealthy by selling poison-laden feces and was known as the "King of Toxic Waste."
Compared to that feces-obsessed predecessor, Wu Chi's territory trait seemed almost normal.
"A +10% boost to all attributes would be great if it weren't limited to female residents."
Wu Chi wasn't too disappointed.
After all, a Common-quality Lord's Heart couldn't grant an overly powerful trait.
Next, he opened [Lord] to check his attributes.
...
[Wu Chi]
Territory: "Unnamed."
Race: Human.
Level: 1.
Physique: 0.9.
Spirit: 1.5.
Inventory: Mechanical Kidney.
Description: The standard attribute value for a normal adult is 1.
...
It was a very ordinary panel, with the only standout attribute being his Spirit, likely due to his transmigration. Wu Chi's Spirit was significantly higher than that of an average person.
"Wait! There's something in my inventory?"
"Mechanical Kidney!?"
Wu Chi was stunned.
Every newly born Lord had an inventory.
But all Lords started with an empty inventory!
This was something Wu Chi had learned both online and in school. The conclusion was always the same!
So... why did his inventory contain an item?
Wu Chi's heart raced as three words flashed through his mind.
Golden Finger!